If you’ve just typed “coworking space Dalston” into Google, you’re spoilt for choice. Dalston's full of founders, developers, designers and remote workers looking for flexible workspaces and creative communities.
Here’s a quick, no‑nonsense guide to five of the best places to work in or around Dalston - whatever you do for work.
1. Ramen Space – for founders & developers
If you’re building a tech startup, SaaS of digital product, Ramen Space is the obvious place to start. It’s a founder‑focused coworking space by Dalston Square, opposite Dalston Junction's south entrance. Designed for SaaS builders, devs and indie hackers.
You get a proper setup (28" monitors for everyone, 1GB fibre, 4x meeting rooms), but the real draw is the community: daily stand‑ups, group lunches and regular socials with other people actually shipping things, not just 'hot‑desk and leave'. Plus free use of the event space (which can seat 50-60 people). Check our upcoming events out here.
Membership is flexible (1–5 days a week) and you can grab a free trial day to see if it feels right (plus a 20% off for life women's discount). If you want accountability, feedback and people who know what “MRR” means, this is the spot.
"Amazing co-working community for bootstrappers and indie hackers. I've had conversations here that have literally doubled my revenue." – Matt, Founder, CV Engineer
👉 Check it out: ramenspace.com
2. Millers Junction – creative coworking by Print Club
Run by Print Club London, Millers Junction is a big open‑plan studio full of illustrators, designers, filmmakers and the odd startup. Expect generous desks, friendly vibes, regular brunches and access to screen‑printing facilities.
3. Bootstrap CoLab – social impact & community
Just off Kingsland High Street, Bootstrap’s CoLab brings together charities, social enterprises and creative businesses under one roof. You get round‑the‑clock access, meeting rooms and a roof garden, plus discounts at local spots like Dusty Knuckle and 40FT.
4. Hackney Central Library – free, quiet desk space
Not technically a coworking space, but worth mentioning: Hackney Central Library (a short hop from Dalston on the Overground) is a solid option if you just need quiet, Wi‑Fi and a table. It won’t give you community, but it’s free, central and good for deep‑focus days.
5. Lighthouse Studios – for makers & small teams
On Shacklewell Lane, Lighthouse Space is more “your own studio in a creative building” than classic coworking. You rent a private room, 24/7, with bills and fast Wi‑Fi included. Perfect if you’re a maker, designer or small team that needs storage or kit and doesn’t want an open‑plan floor.
Quick pick:
Want founder energy and momentum? Start with Ramen Space and book a free trial day.
Need four walls or a bigger team space? Try Lighthouse, Millers Junction or Bootstrap CoLab.
On a tight budget? Mix the library with occasional coworking days.
